C. African Republic election results show runoff to be held
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New presidential election results in Central African Republic show that a runoff will be held.
Two former prime ministers will now go head-to-head in a second-round vote on Jan. 31.
Thursday's results show Anicet Georges Dologuele with 23.8 percent of the vote. He will face Faustin Archange Touadera, who had 19.4 percent.
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Central African Republic is holding the election to replace a transitional government that came to power two years ago after a rebel leader who seized power stepped aside.
Sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims over the past several years has caused nearly 1 million people to flee their homes, and there have been fears that violence could intensify during the election period.
Thursday's results must be certified by the transitional government's constitutional court.